Circle has announced the establishment of the Circle Foundation, a new philanthropic initiative aimed at enhancing financial resilience and inclusivity in the U.S. and globally. The foundation is seeded by Circle's "Pledge 1%" equity commitment and will focus on supporting institutions that strengthen financial systems. This includes Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) serving small businesses in U.S. communities and international organizations modernizing humanitarian financial infrastructure. Initially, the Circle Foundation will concentrate on bolstering financial resilience for small businesses in the U.S. while collaborating with global partners to improve the efficiency of humanitarian fund flows.